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Car Chat

Sam Mooreswww.sammoores.com
The Car Chat Podcast features regular interviews with familiar and interesting faces from the automotive world. Hosted by Sam Moores (@sammooresphoto). Video podcasts now over on the Car Chat Podcast youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2AKE9BDG5e7fvpkj7E4kg
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Episodes

MrJWW - Which Is The Best Koenigsegg? Racing Caterhams & Pragas + The Modern Classic Series

MrJWW is back on the podcast again. We have a catch up about what James has been up to. Lots of racing, driving the full Koenigsegg range and a bunch of Modern Classics. Watch the video podcast here James's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mrjww James on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjww/ Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 02:56 - The MrJWW Channel in 2020 15:38 - The Chronicles of Koenigsegg 32:14 - Caterham ...

Aug 02, 20212 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Jonny Smith | The Late Brake Show

Jonny ( @jonnycarpervert ) is back on the podcast, we have a catch up about what he's been up to including driving a crazy Ferrari 250 Restomod, the Rimac Nevera and much more. Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/YyIw5eR7OR8 https://www.instagram.com/jonnycarpervert/ https://www.youtube.com/user/CARPERVERT Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 05:23 - What We’ve Been Up To 19:57 - Driving EV’s in the Past Year ...

Jul 26, 20211 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Marino Franchitti - Racing Driver on Le Mans, Developing Singer 911s and Three Men Four Wheels

Marino Franchitti joins us on the podcast to talk about racing, testing Singers and his new tv show "Three Men Four Wheels". Check out the video: https://youtu.be/_fqbvtzIaw4 You can find the show on Discovery + and Quest https://www.instagram.com/mfranchitti/ Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Driving Insane Race Cars 14:15 - Favourite Race Cars 18:13 - Racing Super GT 20:35 - Road Car Development - Singer DLS...

Jul 19, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 103

Tom Wood | Car & Classic

Tom Wood is the CEO of Car & Classic ( @carandclassic.co.uk ). We have a good chat about his background, how he came to acquire Car & Classic and make it what it is today. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk Watch the video: https://youtu.be/cNEkp39m06k Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 02:49 - Classic Car Data and Cazana 11:40 - Price Trends of Used EV’s 15:49 - Car and Classic 28:21 - Buying a Car In-Person vs O...

Jul 12, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 102

Bruce Southey | Rocketeer Cars (Putting Large Engines In Mazda MX5s)

Bruce Southey is the man behind @rocketeercars . A company that puts V6 engines in Mazda MX5s. It sounds like a great proposition, no extra weight but a better engine note and a lot more grunt. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ImjIQpfX_ng https://www.rocketeercars.com/ Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 10:52 - Bruce’s Design Career 16:56 - Modifying MX5’s with V6’s 22:04 - Performance Gains 35:35 - Custom MX5 In...

Jul 05, 20211 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 101

David Pook | Life 110 (Tuning Alpine A110s)

David Pook ( @alpine_life110 ) is a specialist in vehicle dynamics, having worked previously for JLR SVO Division bringing you cars such as the Project 8. He founded Life 110 to bring that knowledge and consequently products to the Alpine A110. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/PFFQ-MZQ420 Life 110 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alpine_life110/ https://life110.co.uk/ Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 02:29 -...

Jun 28, 20211 hr 55 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Max Girardo | Girardo & Co - A New Location And Lots Of Crazy Cars

Max Girardo ( @maxgirardo ) is back on the podcast to have a chat about their new location in Oxfordshire and have a chat about lots of car stuff. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/Ul7eH8fpeC8 https://www.instagram.com/girardoandco/ https://girardo.com/ Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 02:18 - Moving into the new space 14:38 - Porsche 956 18:19 - Racecar on the road - CLK GTR 20:53 - Buying and selling cars from a co...

Jun 21, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Magnus Walker - His Journey, Porsches And The Nike SB 277s

Magnus Walker ( @magnuswalker ) is a Porsche guy, a man with a beard and generally a pretty cool dude. We have a chat about his journey, lots of Porsches and his new Nike colab, The SB 277 Dunk. Magnus's YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/magnusporsche1 Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 02:21 - Urban Outlaw 15:41 - Doing a TED Talk 24:47 - Magnus’ Car Collection 37:37 - Building a 60’s Porsche 48:25 - Ferrari F40 58:02 ...

Jun 14, 20212 hrSeason 1Ep. 98

Ratarossa Scott - The Ferrari Guy Bringing Cars Back To Life

Scott ( @Ratarossa ) is an absolute Ferrari fan and has taken to youtube to document bringing life back to some seriously unloved vehicles. Probably best known for his "Ratarossa". We have a chat about what got him into cars, some of the builds along the way and dig a bit into the guy behind the channel. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/IYTEtUzG2Mc Scott's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0ZY1x5r2lyKQfoUYvHvqQ Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/sho...

Jun 07, 20211 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 97

Jayemm On Cars | Automotive Youtuber On His journey, Lots Of Cars And The Mclaren saga

James ( @jayemmoncars ) is an automotive youtuber of the more journalistic variety. He loves old school top gear and aims to bring a bit of that to 2021. We have a chat about his journey, "The McLaren Saga" and lots more. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/GV40C5jlRc0 James's Youtube Channel Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 11:13 - How did you get into cars? 27:38 - From Film Production to YouTube 44:30 - Press Ca...

May 31, 20212 hr 44 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Shmee150 | Pandemic Life, The USA And Lots Of Cars

Tim (@ shmee150 ) is back on the podcast again! We have a long chat about what it's like to film in America, the Shmueseum, filming hypercars and much much more. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/XXTz70Bn5a4 Tim's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Shmee150 Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 04:43 - Driving the Nurburgring 12:43 - The SLS Black Series 27:10 - The Shmuseum 39:48 - The Porsche Taycan and EV’s 52:4...

May 24, 20212 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Cars With Luke | Youtuber and Photographer

Luke ( @carswithluke ) is an automotive photographer and youtuber based in Switzerland. His videos and photography showcase this stunning backdrop. We have a good chat about photography, youtube and lots of cars. Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/VAthJ4Er1Kg Luke's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwgzx-E7BXya5thqTVFPCrg Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 03:03 - Moving to Switzerland and becoming ...

May 17, 20212 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Tristan Judge | The Market (Online Classic & Collector Car Auctions)

Tristan Judge is a Director of The Market, an online classic and collector car auction site. We have a chat about the state of the car market at the moment, what's going up, what's going down and the growing world of online auctions. Watch the video here: www.TheMarket.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/themarket_auctions Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 5:21 - Types of Car Auctions 10:03 - What cars have increased in va...

May 10, 20211 hr 51 minSeason 1Ep. 93

The Lowdown On The New Ferrari 812 Competizione & Competizione A

A little bit of a news update with some info about the new Ferrari 812 Competizione Coupe and Convertible Version. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/KanIhKJlD4Q Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 = Intro 01:27 = Specs 02:07 = Engine 03:10 = Aero 03:34 = Interior 04:23 = Independant steering + RWS 05:50 = Braking 06:50 = Fake vents? 07:10 = Price... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 06, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 92

Petrol Ped - Automotive Youtuber on Minis, BMWs and racing

Peter ( @petrol_ped ) returns for the second time to tell us what he's been up to in the last year. We chat cars, bikes, podcasting and more. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/hOwO-8JaS6A Peter's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/greavsie6672 Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes 0:00 - Intro2:55 - What have you been up to? 12:01 - Cycling Content and starting a Podcast 19:21 - Mini GP3 22:39 - Electric Car Chat 33:39 - Vin...

May 03, 20211 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Dan Prosser | Automotive Journalist and The Intercooler

Dan Prosser ( @danprosser86 ) is an automotive journalist, presenter and founder of The Intercooler. We hear back from Dan about what he's been up to in the last year and his new digital media outlet: The Intercooler. Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/lZE_zMNIjvw https://www.instagram.com/theintercooler/ Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Hope You Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 3:03 - Driving a V12 Ferrari for the first time 8:20 - Do you get e...

Apr 26, 20212 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Troels Vollersten | Zenvo Automotive

Troels is one of the founders and chief technical officer for Zenvo - A Danish hypercar manufacturer. He is responsible for the engineering in these crazy 1200hp drivers cars. Check out the video here: https://www.instagram.com/zenvoautomotive/ https://zenvoautomotive.com/ Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 2:20 - Building Rallycross Cars 7:29 - Developing Supercharger Kits 10:44 - How did Zenvo Start? 14:31 - What was ...

Apr 19, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Alex Ross | Shark Werks - 3.9L and 4.1L GT3 RS Conversions and more.

Alex ( @sharkwerks ) is a founder of the Shark Werks Porsche tuning shop in LA. Most notably known for their 3.9l and 4.1l 997 GT3 RS conversions and exhaust systems. Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/ATC1khz9T2U https://instagram.com/sharkwerks https://www.sharkwerks.com Hope you enjoy, Sam Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 3:58 - How did Shark Werks Start? 19:02 - Chasing Horsepower 23:22 - Setting Up Suspension 31:30 - Shark ...

Apr 12, 20212 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Jimmy Broadbent | Sim Racer / Youtuber

Jimmy Broadbent ( @jimmy_broadbent ) is a sim racer, presenter and youtuber. We have a chat about his journey and bunch of topics along the way. Check out the youtube vid: https://youtu.be/SnC-17tF05Y https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_broadbent https://www.youtube.com/user/jimski10 Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 04:22 - Streaming and Gaming 07:06 - Sim Racing Steering Wheels 08:21 - How fast are you compared to e-spo...

Apr 05, 20211 hr 45 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Jonny Cocker | Racing Driver and JCR Developments (High end Porsche exhausts and more)

Jonny ( @cocker_jonny ) is a professional racing driver and founder of JCR Developments. They make exhausts and other parts for a variety of marques but specialising in high end parts for Porsches. Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/dymkA_Vs1tU https://www.jcr-developments.com/ https://instagram.com/jcr_developments Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 06:00 - Driving T-Cars 11:56 - Carrera Cup 17:51 - Driv...

Mar 29, 20212 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 86

Henry Catchpole - Automotive Journalist And Carfection Presenter

Henry Catchpole ( @Henry Catchpole )is an automotive journalist writing and producing videos for various magazines and websites. We have a chat about all things cars and Henry's journey to date. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/4_3Rfu-gsrc https://instagram.com/henrycatchpole Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 11:46 - What were you doing when you first started at Evo? 16:32 - What are some memorable moments when t...

Mar 22, 20211 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 85

David Dicker - Building The Fastest Track Cars On Earth | Rodin Cars

David is the founder and CEO of Rodin Cars ( @rodincarsofficial ), a successful business man that has turned his attentions to building the fastest track car on the planet. A single seater that will be faster than an F1 car. They currently make 2 cars. The Rodin Fzed and the Rodin FZero. Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/tgh9F1ZbkTg https://rodin-cars.com/ Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 04:32 - The sta...

Mar 15, 20211 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Mark Lyon | The Moderna by GTO Engineering (2021 GT With A V12 and 3 Pedals)

I got Mark Lyon - Director of GTO Engineering on the line to discuss their new vehicle, codenamed "Moderna". Mark tells us all about this exciting new car. Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/52_7Oizm0OY Mark's first episode: https://youtu.be/C_bbRmNb9uM https://www.gtoengineering.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gto_engineering/ Hope you enjoy, Cheers, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 = Intro 01:32 = Where did the idea for the p...

Mar 10, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Matt Prior | Autocar (Editor At Large) - How It All Began

Matt Prior ( @autocarmatt ) is an automotive journalist and the Editor At Large at Autocar. We have a chat about his journey and a tonne of topics along the way. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/16tJRGNFgt0 https://instagram.com/autocarmatt Hope you enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 = Intro, the beginnings of Autocar and what do you do? 08:16 = Do you get a level of enjoyment out of reviewing the more boring cars? 13:00 =...

Mar 08, 20212 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Robert Mitchell | Founding Apex Nuerburg and Running Supercars At The 'Ring

Robert ( @Robert Mitchell ) is the owner of Apex Nuerburg, a rental car company and experience centre based at the Nurburgring. He's an interesting guy who pretty much only drives his supercars on the Nurburgring. We have a long discussion about business, renting cars at the ring and what it's like to run the cars that he does. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/7NuYcpHu-NA https://www.apex-nuerburg.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/rmitchell248 Hope You Enjoy, Sam Support The Podcast: https:...

Mar 01, 20212 hr 53 minSeason 1Ep. 81

How Difficult Is It To Get A 992 911 GT3 Allocation?

I did a little bit of digging and thought you might be interested in the results. Hope you enjoy, Cheers, Sam Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Seen Through Glass - Buying A 40th Anniversary 911

Sam ( @Seen Through Glass ) is an automotive youtuber and back on the podcast for the second time. We have a chat about what he's been up to including his purchase of a 40th Edition 911. Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/dfNvwZj5Ek4 Sam's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/seenthroughglass Hope you enjoy, Sam Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 = Intro 03:32 = The new studio 12:08 = New cars + Litchfield 911 T 15:08 = The new 911...

Feb 15, 20211 hr 55 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Scott Mansell | Driver 61 - Driver Training, Sim Training and Engineering Videos

Scott is a professional driver coach and racing driver. His platform Driver 61 has grown massively over the last few years providing in-person and over the internet driver training. Alongside all of this Scott's youtube channel has grown massively providing entertaining engineering based videos. Enjoy! Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/_BOqOO5NZN8 Scott's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtbLA0YM6EpwUQhFUyPQU9Q Driver61 Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/...

Feb 08, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 77

2 £££ Ferraris For Sale With The Same VIN Number w. James Cottingham

James Cottingham from DK Engineering joins me for a quick discussion about these two cars that have been found rocking the same VIN number. This was a livestream over on youtube: https://youtu.be/2GzMEdEIOjA Hope you enjoy, Sam Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 02:15 = 2 F40s for sale with the same VIN 03:33 = Different colour VIN plates 06:30 = What we know 07:30 = The various places for chassis numbers 16:00 = Why two cars might have the same...

Feb 05, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Oliver Webb | The Story Of Taking The SSC Tuatara To 331MPH

Oli Webb ( @oliverwebbracing ) is the pro racing driver (usually LMP1) and he was the driver in the car when the SSC Tuatara allegedly broke the high speed production car record with one of those runs clocking 331mph!. After the record attempt a whole lot of media and controversy popped up and Oli gives us his take on the events as they unfolded. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/apvG1qoaGGs Hope You Enjoy, Sam Buy Sam A Pint: https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pint Show Notes: 00:...

Feb 01, 20211 hr 57 minSeason 1Ep. 75
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